, Question 1
Under the Wyoming Dental Practice Act, which statement most accurately
reflects the legal authority of a dental hygienist to perform a procedure when
the supervising dentist is physically absent from the facility but reachable by
electronic communication?
A. The hygienist may perform all procedures authorized in the Act
because electronic availability constitutes general supervision.
B. The hygienist may perform only procedures expressly authorized
under indirect supervision, provided the dentist has examined the patient
and the statutory conditions for indirect supervision are satisfied.
C. The hygienist may perform any procedure if a written standing order
exists, regardless of the supervision category assigned by the Board.
D. The hygienist may not perform any procedure because Wyoming
requires direct, in-person supervision for all dental hygiene services.
Correct Answer: B - The hygienist may perform only procedures
expressly authorized under indirect supervision, provided the
dentist has examined the patient and the statutory conditions for
indirect supervision are satisfied.
RATIONALE
Wyoming law distinguishes direct, indirect, and general supervision;
indirect supervision permits specified procedures when the dentist has
examined the patient and is reachable, but does not expand scope to all
procedures. Option A overstates electronic availability as general
supervision. Option C ignores the Board's supervision classifications.
Option D is incorrect because Wyoming authorizes indirect and
general supervision for defined services.
Question 2
A Wyoming dental hygienist's license lapsed for 18 months due to
non-renewal. Which requirement most accurately describes the pathway to
reinstatement under the Dental Practice Act and Board rules?
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, A. Automatic reinstatement upon payment of back fees, because the
license is merely inactive.
B. Reinstatement only after passing a clinical board examination and
completing a full dental hygiene curriculum again.
C. Reinstatement upon payment of fees and completion of any continuing
education and competency requirements set by the Board for lapsed
licenses.
D. Permanent forfeiture of licensure, requiring application as a new
graduate.
Correct Answer: C - Reinstatement upon payment of fees and
completion of any continuing education and competency
requirements set by the Board for lapsed licenses.
RATIONALE
Wyoming provides a reinstatement process for lapsed licenses that
typically includes fee payment and Board-specified continuing
education or competency requirements, not automatic renewal or full
re-education. Option A ignores lapse consequences; B is overly
punitive and not required; D is false because reinstatement is
available.
Question 3
In Wyoming, a dental hygienist who holds a local anesthesia permit must
ensure compliance with which of the following before administering local
anesthesia?
A. A separate anesthesia-specific license issued by the Board in addition
to the hygiene license.
B. Current certification in basic life support and completion of a
Board-approved anesthesia course, with administration under the
appropriate level of supervision.
C. Only a written patient consent, with no additional certification or
supervision requirements.
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, D. A physician's order and direct physician supervision during
administration.
Correct Answer: B - Current certification in basic life support
and completion of a Board-approved anesthesia course, with
administration under the appropriate level of supervision.
RATIONALE
Wyoming requires dental hygienists to hold a Board-recognized local
anesthesia certification, maintain current BLS, and administer under
the supervision level specified by law. Option A invents a separate
license; C omits required certification and supervision; D wrongly
requires physician involvement.
Question 4
Which scenario best illustrates a violation of the Wyoming Dental Practice
Act's prohibition on unprofessional conduct related to infection control?
A. Reusing a single-use prophylaxis cup after disinfecting it with an
EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectant.
B. Storing sterilized instruments in a covered tray on a clean counter.
C. Wearing gloves during radiographic exposure but not changing them
before touching the computer keyboard.
D. Using an FDA-cleared sterilizer with weekly biological monitoring.
Correct Answer: A - Reusing a single-use prophylaxis cup after
disinfecting it with an EPA-registered intermediate-level
disinfectant.
RATIONALE
Single-use items must not be reused regardless of disinfection because
they cannot be reliably sterilized and reprocessing violates standards
and the Act's infection-control provisions. B, C, and D describe
acceptable or minor practices; C is a cross-contamination concern but
A is the clearest statutory violation.
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Under the Wyoming Dental Practice Act, which statement most accurately
reflects the legal authority of a dental hygienist to perform a procedure when
the supervising dentist is physically absent from the facility but reachable by
electronic communication?
A. The hygienist may perform all procedures authorized in the Act
because electronic availability constitutes general supervision.
B. The hygienist may perform only procedures expressly authorized
under indirect supervision, provided the dentist has examined the patient
and the statutory conditions for indirect supervision are satisfied.
C. The hygienist may perform any procedure if a written standing order
exists, regardless of the supervision category assigned by the Board.
D. The hygienist may not perform any procedure because Wyoming
requires direct, in-person supervision for all dental hygiene services.
Correct Answer: B - The hygienist may perform only procedures
expressly authorized under indirect supervision, provided the
dentist has examined the patient and the statutory conditions for
indirect supervision are satisfied.
RATIONALE
Wyoming law distinguishes direct, indirect, and general supervision;
indirect supervision permits specified procedures when the dentist has
examined the patient and is reachable, but does not expand scope to all
procedures. Option A overstates electronic availability as general
supervision. Option C ignores the Board's supervision classifications.
Option D is incorrect because Wyoming authorizes indirect and
general supervision for defined services.
Question 2
A Wyoming dental hygienist's license lapsed for 18 months due to
non-renewal. Which requirement most accurately describes the pathway to
reinstatement under the Dental Practice Act and Board rules?
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, A. Automatic reinstatement upon payment of back fees, because the
license is merely inactive.
B. Reinstatement only after passing a clinical board examination and
completing a full dental hygiene curriculum again.
C. Reinstatement upon payment of fees and completion of any continuing
education and competency requirements set by the Board for lapsed
licenses.
D. Permanent forfeiture of licensure, requiring application as a new
graduate.
Correct Answer: C - Reinstatement upon payment of fees and
completion of any continuing education and competency
requirements set by the Board for lapsed licenses.
RATIONALE
Wyoming provides a reinstatement process for lapsed licenses that
typically includes fee payment and Board-specified continuing
education or competency requirements, not automatic renewal or full
re-education. Option A ignores lapse consequences; B is overly
punitive and not required; D is false because reinstatement is
available.
Question 3
In Wyoming, a dental hygienist who holds a local anesthesia permit must
ensure compliance with which of the following before administering local
anesthesia?
A. A separate anesthesia-specific license issued by the Board in addition
to the hygiene license.
B. Current certification in basic life support and completion of a
Board-approved anesthesia course, with administration under the
appropriate level of supervision.
C. Only a written patient consent, with no additional certification or
supervision requirements.
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, D. A physician's order and direct physician supervision during
administration.
Correct Answer: B - Current certification in basic life support
and completion of a Board-approved anesthesia course, with
administration under the appropriate level of supervision.
RATIONALE
Wyoming requires dental hygienists to hold a Board-recognized local
anesthesia certification, maintain current BLS, and administer under
the supervision level specified by law. Option A invents a separate
license; C omits required certification and supervision; D wrongly
requires physician involvement.
Question 4
Which scenario best illustrates a violation of the Wyoming Dental Practice
Act's prohibition on unprofessional conduct related to infection control?
A. Reusing a single-use prophylaxis cup after disinfecting it with an
EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectant.
B. Storing sterilized instruments in a covered tray on a clean counter.
C. Wearing gloves during radiographic exposure but not changing them
before touching the computer keyboard.
D. Using an FDA-cleared sterilizer with weekly biological monitoring.
Correct Answer: A - Reusing a single-use prophylaxis cup after
disinfecting it with an EPA-registered intermediate-level
disinfectant.
RATIONALE
Single-use items must not be reused regardless of disinfection because
they cannot be reliably sterilized and reprocessing violates standards
and the Act's infection-control provisions. B, C, and D describe
acceptable or minor practices; C is a cross-contamination concern but
A is the clearest statutory violation.
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